Bride Ideas Blog

It’s October! And that means this month is dedicated to
breast cancer awareness (and Halloween, of course). And we were so inspired by
this that we decided to dedicate a post with ten of our favorite weddings with
gorgeous blush details and touches. From stunning bouquets and bridesmaid
dresses, to cakes and centerpieces, these gorgeous real weddings have
everything it takes to put on the perfect pretty-in-pink nuptials. 1. Alison and Vincent's elegant wedding at the Bel-Air Beach Club in...

You’ve heard of pop-up dinners sweeping the nation. These flash dinner picnics bring thousands of people together for a secret dinner at a location revealed just moments before the dinner begins. Individuals come bearing food and drinks for their friends and new friends they might meet. The Handmade Events team provides tables and chairs and guests create the night for themselves. The team has put on these one-of-a-kind events in major cities around the country from Miami to San Diego to LA,...

With bridal fashion week coming to a close, we have
had the chance to take a look at all that our favorite top designers have in
store for us this upcoming season. For the bride on a budget, we’ve found an
amazing new designer who offers affordable gowns for several occasions, from
engagement parties and bridal showers to ceremonies and receptions. Designer
and founder of Love, Yu, Ee-Lyn Tang, offers brides dazzling collections of
gowns that are “simple, timeless and
chic. They comprise of...

Casual, beautiful and effortlessly chic, that's the perfect description of a California beach wedding. And we're simply taken with this bright, driftwood-accented wedding that took place at a private home on a stretch of Capistrano Beach. With the talented eye of Studio EMP capturing the moments and the design details handled by Inviting Occassion, no detail was left unturned.
Whimisical and unique details like glass bulbs with flowers inside were strung above the ceremony and reception...

When a couple first moves in together, furniture-negotiation and décor debate can get a bit tricky. The truth is that it’s much more than simply choosing 1 of the 2 sofas and merging your art -you're blending two styles, perceptions, previous lives (and apartments). A huge issue that arises is the age old question - How does one pull it off without too much drama, all while keeping your voice heard? Celebrity Interior Designer Kate Lester of Kate Lester Interiors, has married many a...

When Isabel and Brian were planning their big day, they agreed that family, friends and an enjoyable day were top priorities. As the couple tied the knot in the charming Mission San Luis Obispo De Toloso, they were surrounded by their valued guests, including the priest from the couple’s home in San Francisco. Sunlight flooded the church, setting Isabel aglow as she walked down the aisle in her open back lace gown. Bouquets in mason jars were peppered throughout the ceremony, alluding to the...

To many, Danielle Fishel will forever been known as quirky, adorable Topanga from the classic 90's TV show, Boy Meets World. Her vibrant smile stole the heart's of millions from the very first episode and, during college, she met a man who managed to steal hers. Danielle first crossed paths with Tim in an English class where she overheard him complaining about struggling in math and, despite never having tutored before, offered to help him. Then like a perfectly scripted television show, Tim...

In celebration of the passing of Referendum 74, the city of Seattle is opening its arms to engaged LGBTQ couples across the nation. Visit Seattle, a destination marketing organization for King County, has decided to throw not just one over-the-top party, but four, with a national campaign and wedding sweepstakes to encourage out of state couples to wed in Seattle.
Beginning July 1, any LGBTQ couple that resides out of Washington state is eligible to win a destination Seattle wedding with...

"It was important that this celebration symbolized who we are, who we were, and who we were going to be as husband and wife". For Rebecca (known to family and friends as Becky) and Billy's wedding, that was the one requirement and every single detail of their day had a purpose. With Billy's loved ones coming from the South and Becky's from New York, the couple decided that the Falkner Winery in Temecula would be the perfect gathering place. Becky payed homeage to the basketball player she once...

We're head over heels with inspiration for this styled shoot created by the talented team of wedding planner Carmen Fuentes of Expressionary Events, florist Flower Duet, furniture rental by Rrivre Works and photographer Christopher Todd. The setting on Terranea's sprawling lawn overlooking the sparkling Pacific Ocean was a picturesque backdrop to the lush color palette of coral, blush and ivory with pops of teal. Featuring the sharp-dressed male model in Michael Kors first ever collection of...